Short birdwatching visit · Norfolk Wildlife Trust / Broadland District Council
Broadland Country Park
Between Horsford and Felthorpe · NR10 4DF
Broadland Country Park gives visitors north of Norwich a choice of woodland walks and views over restored heath. It is funded by Broadland District Council and managed by Norfolk Wildlife Trust. The shorter pink circuit has a hard surface, while the longer purple route passes sweet chestnuts and overlooks the heath. Resident woodland birds include Marsh Tit, Great Spotted Woodpecker and Mistle Thrush. Autumn finch flocks may include Crossbill and Siskin in the pines. Summer Nightjars are part of the park’s wildlife, but birds should be watched only from public routes without playback or approaches into vegetation. Cattle and ponies may be grazing.
Birds and seasons
- Marsh Tit — All year
- Great Spotted Woodpecker — All year
- Mistle Thrush — All year
- Siskin — Autumn
- Crossbill — Autumn
Plan your visit
- Paths
- Pink circuit about 1.3 km; purple circuit about 2.6 km and can be uneven or muddy.
- Parking
- Main car parks off Haveringland Road.
- Dogs
- Dogs permitted; follow livestock signs.
- Accessibility
- Hard-surfaced pink route; disabled parking listed.
Getting there: Reach the Haveringland Road entrance from the B1149; bicycle parking is available.
Sources
Social preview: original typographic artwork by Does Your Duck Quack.
Continue birding nearby
Nearest full guide: RSPB Strumpshaw Fen, 11.9 miles away in a straight line.